President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
Category: Pirro, Jeanine
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
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The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
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Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The New York Times – Business:The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed.
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Trump Threatens to Fire Powell, Again
The New York Times – Business:The new threat against the Fed chair comes ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the central bank.
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Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.
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Justice Dept. Legal Threat Complicates Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair
The New York Times – Business:An investigation of the Federal Reserve was thwarted on Friday, but a department appeal could reimpose an obstacle in Kevin Warsh’s path.
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Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
The New York Times – Business:Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.
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Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
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Documents Add Detail to Fox Hosts’ Desire to Help Trump
The documents were released as part of a defamation case against Fox Corporation filed by Smartmatic, an election technology company.
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As Markets Plunge Over Trump Tariffs, All Is Calm on Fox News
There is no onscreen stock ticker. One anchor reassured viewers that “President Trump is keeping another campaign promise.”
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How Taylor Swift’s Harris Endorsement Was Covered by Partisan Media
Liberal commentators celebrated the megastar’s endorsement of the Democratic ticket. Conservatives either downplayed the impact Taylor Swift might have, or attacked her.